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Why should we intentionally work for diversity? The responses to this question vary widely. Of course, hard demographic realities suggest much. But for me, beyond any demographic or sociological justification, there is a theological imperative....Reading | By Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Growth, Hospitality, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian Universalism, WholenessWorship element
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My father asked if I am gay I asked Does it matter? He said, No not really I said, Yes. He said get out of my life. I guess it mattered. My friend asked why I talk about race so much? I asked, Does it matter? He said, No not really I told him, Yes. He said, You need to get that chip off your...Reading | By Mark Hicks | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Coming Out, Direct Experience, Disability, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Pride Sunday, Vulnerability, Youth SundayWorship element
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Frances, an African American woman: To be African-American in this country is to face racism throughout life, however subtle. The love of one’s family is paramount in reducing the damage of racism on one’s wholeness. Unitarian Universalism is splendid as an affirming church family. Its primary...Reading | By Mark Hicks | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Diversity, Kwanzaa, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element
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Call to Gather “The struggle of today is not altogether for today; it is for a vast future also.” -- Abraham Lincoln’s annual message to Congress, December 3, 1861[1] Reading: “The Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this...Sermon | By Roger Bertschausen | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), America, Anti-Oppression, History, Politics, Race/EthnicityWorship element
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We light this chalice to celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person; To reaffirm the historic pledge of liberal religion to seek that justice which transcends mere legality and moves toward the resolution of true equality; And to share that love which is ultimately beyond even our...Chalice Lighting | By Steve Stock | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 6th Principle (World Community), Anti-Oppression, Community, Dignity, Equity, Justice, Love, Mystery, Purpose, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, WorthWorship element -
Holy Spirit, God of Ages and so many names, we gather once again to rejoice in the light offered to the world by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His walk on this earth was a gift to generations, and today we give thanks for that gift. We know that we are called together today not simply to...Prayer | By Audette Fulbright Fulson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Caring, History, Human Rights, Justice, Kindness, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/EthnicityWorship element -
A Common Read invites participants to read and discuss the same book in a given period of time. The UU Common Read can build community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared experience, shared language, and a basis for deep, meaningful conversations.Utility | December 1, 2014 | From Common ReadTagged as: Adult Faith Development, America, Anti-Oppression, Faith Development, Judaism, Race/Ethnicity, Racial Justice, Rosh Hashanah, Yom KippurPage/Article -
1 Samuel 17 (New Revised Standard Version) Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle... The Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion...Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Anti-Oppression, Challenge, Children, Conflict, Courage, Dignity, Doubt, Fear, God, Judaism, JusticeCurriculum page -
Sometimes, freedom is a long time coming. It may take generations upon generations for justice to be won. Our Unitarian ancestor Reverend Theodore Parker said, "I do not pretend to understand the moral universe: the arc is a long one...Story | By Jessica York | October 28, 2014 | For High School | From Heeding the CallTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Diversity, Equity, Freedom, Hope, Human Rights, Justice, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, SolidarityCurriculum page -
A Call to Action From the President's Pen President Peter Morales writes in response to ALECUnitarian Universalist Association (UUA) against this organization that works to undermine social, economic and environmental justice. – Ed. Friends, Last Friday, October 17, the American Legislative...By Ted Resnikoff | October 22, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Bullying Scenarios Preparation for Activity Print three copies of Leader Resource 1, Bullying Scenarios. From each copy, cut apart the three scenarios, so each person in each scenario can have a copy of their scenario with their...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Anti-Oppression, ConflictCurriculum page -
Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Opening Words for Basket (Session 1, Leader Resource 1), and basket Cloth for altar or centering space Symbol of air, such as a feather, a pinwheel, a picture of clouds, a fan, etc....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Caring, Multiculturalism, Multiculturalism, ServiceCurriculum page
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Not Columbus Day: Indigenous People's Day Indigen… People's Day celebrates the people and cultures of the Americas whose destiny was changed by his arrival. Columbus' voyage was the result of a papal policy of religious conquest – the effects of which continue to Read more. Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | October 6, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Economic Justice, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
How Far Would You Go To Fix this Picture? Recent studies reveal that most Americans underestimate the cleavage between the best-and-worst paid workers in America. Most people believe the difference is $30 earned by the best-paid workers for every $1 received by the worst paid workers, while – in...By Ted Resnikoff | September 29, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Jimmy Kimmel was able to convince passersby was the same as a $20 Casio watch – remember, smartphones aren’t just shiny they’re deadly. Your smartphone is one of the e… at your ear if you use it while charging, nor because you can...By Jennica Davis | September 15, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
And Change it for Good United Nations (UN) has for several years tried to create that consensus. This September the UN will try again, hosting the Catalyzing Action Climate Summit 2014, at its headquarters in New York City. Representatives from hundreds of member states will be present, but this...By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Congregational Action, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Education, Global Human Rights & Justice, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Human Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
OUnitarian Universalist Church of Akron (Ohio) Social Justice Ministry on Im…;, F… Justice and L… Rights and Welcoming Congregation is literally lifesaving – as attested to by this excerpt from story on thewww.pflag.org/">PFLAGBennett Award for Human Justice and Social Action winning Social...By Ted Resnikoff | August 20, 2014 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Climate & Environmental Justice, Community, Earth, Earth Day, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Immigration Reform, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Jamelle Bouie explains the relationship between home ownership, poverty and risk, noting that the recession of 2008-2009 obliterated fully 31% of wealth and 28% of home-equity among blacks in America. Read the full text of "Slate.www.uua.org/economic/">Learn how the Unitarian Universalist...By Ted Resnikoff | July 31, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Economic Justice, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Tipped-Minimum Wage is $2.13 hour. Some think that's enough. Restaurant Opportunities United (ROC United), re-posted on http://www.upworthy.com/why-waiters-only-make-2-an-hour-explained-by-a-…;, with links to information on the...By Ted Resnikoff | July 23, 2014 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Mass Incarceration, Housing Discrimination and Poverty are Linked J… Bouie explains how systematic economic discrimination designed to deprive minorities the possibility of creating wealth through home ownership in the United States creates neighborhoods mired in poverty and unemployment. The...By Ted Resnikoff | June 9, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article